{"id":5605,"date":"2026-05-31T11:36:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T11:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=5605"},"modified":"2026-05-31T11:36:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T11:36:55","slug":"garlic-butter-beef-spaghetti-in-cheddar-cream-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/31\/garlic-butter-beef-spaghetti-in-cheddar-cream-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Garlic Butter Beef Spaghetti in Cheddar Cream Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Garlic Butter Beef Spaghetti in Cheddar Cream Sauce<\/h1>\n<p>A rich and comforting pasta dish featuring seasoned ground beef, garlic butter, and a creamy cheddar cheese sauce that coats every strand of spaghetti. Perfect for a cozy family dinner!<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<h3>For the Beef &amp; Pasta<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>12 oz (340 g) spaghetti<\/li>\n<li>1 lb (450 g) ground beef<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons butter<\/li>\n<li>4 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon Italian seasoning<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon paprika<\/li>\n<li>Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For the Cheddar Cream Sauce<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2 tablespoons butter<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>2 cups milk<\/li>\n<li>1\u00bd cups shredded cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Optional Garnish<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Fresh parsley, chopped<\/li>\n<li>Extra shredded cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.<\/li>\n<li>In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.<\/li>\n<li>Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Stir in the Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2\u20133 minutes more, then remove from heat.<\/li>\n<li>In a separate saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.<\/li>\n<li>Gradually pour in the milk while whisking continuously. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 3\u20134 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until the sauce is smooth and creamy.<\/li>\n<li>Add the cooked spaghetti and beef mixture to the cheese sauce. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.<\/li>\n<li>Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and extra cheddar cheese if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Add saut\u00e9ed mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.<\/li>\n<li>For a spicy kick, mix in a pinch of red pepper flakes.<\/li>\n<li>Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated with a splash of milk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Prep Time:<\/strong> 10 minutes<br \/>\n<strong>Cook Time:<\/strong> 25 minutes<br \/>\n<strong>Total Time:<\/strong> 35 minutes<br \/>\n<strong>Servings:<\/strong> 4\u20136 servings<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Garlic Butter Beef Spaghetti in Cheddar Cream Sauce A rich and comforting pasta dish featuring seasoned ground beef, garlic butter,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5606,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5605","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5605","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5605"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5605\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5607,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5605\/revisions\/5607"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5606"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5605"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5605"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5605"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}